Family Safety
Children are exposed to a lot on the internet: between browsing at home, in school and on the go. That’s why it’s so important to help to keep them safe, even when you can’t be there. Check out the latest McAfee blogs to learn how you can protect your entire family from cyberbullying and other online threats.
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What Else Kids Give Away When They Share Their Personal Passwords
As a token of trust and intimacy, tweens and teens are sharing passwords. Here's what else they give away when...
New Family Dynamics As the Connected Lifestyle Grows
“You know that we are living in a digital world and I am a digital girl.” I often...
Wired and Tired: 6 Simple Ways to Restore the Things Technology Zaps
Our kids are wired and tired. When is it tech obsession and when is it legit depression in our kids?...
Finsta: What You Need to Know About Your Teen’s Fake Instagram Account
Does your teen have a fake Instagram account? Here are the important issues around Finsta accounts to discuss with your...
App Alert: What Parents Need to Know about Popular New App ‘Yellow’
Dangerous apps abound online and tweens and teens love them. Yellow is the latest app posing a risk to kids....
Distracted Driving: Is Your Life (or Someone Else’s) Worth that Text?
Distracted driving is the #1 cause of death among teens. Turn this deadly trend around with these tips, and action...
How To Bank Smart On Your Smartphone
Life before mobile banking just seems so rudimentary now. Trying to find your cheque book, those silly...
Trust Under Fire: How to Help Your Kids Understand Trust in a Digital World
How do we teach our kids to understand and value trust online? 6 powerful insights to equip your kids to...
These Cute Teddy Bears Have Been Recording Your Kids
When we think of cyberhacks, we often think of criminals trying to break into a network of...
Helping Teens Rethink the Sexy Selfie
The sexy selfie is here to stay. What parents can do to help teens ditch the obsession once and for...
Smartphones in Classrooms: is it Time for a Rethink?
In 2017, you’d be hard pressed to find many teens heading off to school WITHOUT a smartphone...
Is Rapid Tech Growth Leaving Your Family’s Digital Safety in the Dust?
IoT family safety: Technology is skyrocketing. Is your family ready to step up its digital safety efforts? 6 tips for...
